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You’ve seen your share of different kitchen styles. Some look sleek and modern with straight lines and monochromatic schemes. Others have a more traditional appearance with Victorian interlacing patterns and round shapes. You may have even seen rustic, neoclassical, or even nerdy kitchens. But you may not have seen integrated kitchens. Integrated kitchens can come…

As you prepare to renovate your kitchen, you may start with plans for your color scheme or materials. But your final kitchen design should create a space that’s more convenient to use than the floorplan you started with. Don’t be afraid to think innovatively to solve current issues in your kitchen. In this blog, we list eight…

When guests walk into your home, they expect a typical picture. This picture includes kitchen appliances that are exclusively assigned to the kitchen space. But what your guests don’t realize is that you are not the typical homeowner. As you look at your kitchen appliances, you don’t just see function you see possibility. Have you…

Millennials, also known as Generation Yer’s, comprise much of the white-collar workforce. Born in or after the 1980’s, they are the largest generation since the Baby Boomers and the largest group of new homeowners.They’re also the most well educated, the most tech savvy, the most open minded, and the most in debt. What Millennial Homeowners Like…

After putting up with your old, outdated kitchen for several years (or even several decades!), you’re ready for a change. You might know that you want to swap out your sink with sleeker model or that you want a beautiful island with a gorgeous granite top. But what other plans do you have in mind…

As we often tell clients, quartz countertops are such a wonderful option for homeowners looking for durable, low maintenance, quality surfaces in their kitchen or bath. With quartz, you don’t have to sacrifice form over function. These days, the colors of quartz are just as beautiful as any natural stone and as chic as any…

A classic (and personal favorite) way to add some interest, texture and even color to any kitchen design is via a range backsplash. To us, tile is a great way to really polish up and infuse character into a design. A distinctive range backsplash provides you the opportunity to utilize a bold tile that you…

Leaders in the appliance industry in both function and form, Sub-Zero refrigerators are practically a staple in high-end kitchens. Sub-Zero’s line of integrated refrigeration can be customized with panels and handles to disappear into your cabinetry. Wolf’s ranges, ovens and cooktops provide precise cooking, great style and help the average home cook feel like a…

Last week we brought you this beautiful St. Louis bathroom that Callier & Thompson recently transformed for a local couple. This week, we bring you the second half of that story! Many kitchen and bath designers will often tell you that “his & hers sinks” are a must for a happy relationship. This brilliant client…

As the most functional and utilized rooms in any home, our kitchens and baths benefit from constant innovation. Many of our vendors strive to make these busy spaces more intuitive, cleaner and multifunctional, and we’re head over heels for some of the most recent technologies and innovations. Check out some of our favorite innovations from…